2014 EBR 1190RX First Ride Photos

June 18, 2014

Engineers did a fine job making the 1190RX comfortable and easy to move around on behind the handlebar.

The 1190RX represents Erik Buell’s finest Superbike platform to date.

The 1190RX is powered by an 1190cc liquid-cooled 72-degree V-Twin. While the engine was originally designed by Rotax, EBR has taken ownership of the design and now develops and manufactures it in-house.

The rear suspension works in harmony with the engine and powerband allowing for superb drives off corners—even in the wet.

The 1190RX gets EBR’s proprietary perimeter-style single front disc brake and caliper. The system works well, with a high amount of stopping force and tire/brake feel, however the set-up didn’t feel as bullet-proof as a conventional twin rotor and caliper set-up.

The 1190RX features 20-way (plus ‘off’) traction control that was developed in-house at EBR in Wisconsin. The system works well and is on par with other OE-fitted traction control electronics on other Superbike brands.

A smooth powerband and well-metered throttle response combine to make the 1190RX surprisingly easy to ride even on rainy roads.

The 1190RX’s traction control is easy to manipulate and functions well. Though the chassis is so well-balanced that it’s possible to ride the bike confidently with the TC disabled (in the dry).

The 1190RX is both nimble and accurate, plus it responds naturally to rider input.

The 1190RX’s chassis is its biggest asset. We love its CBR1000RR-like levels of balance allowing the rider to drive hard off turns.

The 1190RX pulls hard in the lower three gears but needs a top-end power boost to really run with the big players in the Superbike class.

EBR’s new 1190RX continues to edge closer to the pinnacle-level of performance in the Superbike class.